Saint Domingue: First revolts led by whites, mulattos
Saint Domingue “Night of Fire” well organized slave revolt
Frances National Assembly declares full civil rights for free men of color
Saint Domingues Commissioner Sonthonax grants freedom to slaves in the North Province who fought for the French Republic, then orders general abolition
Frances National Assembly sanctioned Sonthonax’ abolition law and extended freedom to slaves in all its colonies in the Emancipation Decree of 1794
Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power Saint Domingue
Napleon dispatches General Leclerc to subdue Haiti
Reestablishment of slavery Bonaparte named Consul for life
Death of LeClerc
General Dessalines annocence independence of Haiti